GE MDS iNET 900, Reference Manual

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Packet Statistics
—Multiple radio and network operating statis-
tics. (See “ Packet Statistics Menu” on Page 90)
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Wireless Network Status
(Displayed only at Remotes)
—Current associ-
ation state and MAC address of the Access Point.
(See
“ Wireless Network Status (Remotes Only)” on Page 93)
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Remote Listing
(AP Display only)
—List of basic information for all
Remote units currently associated with this Access Point.
(See
“ Remote Listing Menu (Access Points Only)” on Page 95)
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Endpoint Listing
(AP Display only)—
List of units accessible by this
AP through associated Remote ports.
(See “ Endpoint Listing Menu (Access Points Only)” on
Page 96)
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Remote Performance Listing
(AP Display only)— (
See “ Remote Per-
formance Listing Menu (Access Points Only)” on Page 97)
2.8.1 RSSI by Zone Menu
(Remotes Only)
This screen displays the strength of RF signals received from the cur-
rently associated Access Point.
Network integrity depends in large part on stable radio signal levels
being received at each end of a data link. In general, signal levels
stronger than –80 dBm will provide reliable communication that
includes a 15 dB fade margin.
If you find there is a poor signal level on one zone, check the Packet Sta-
tistics Menu section on Page 90 and record the values. Then, set the
questionable zone to “Skipped” in the Radio Configuration Menu (Page
52) and look for an improvement in the Packet Statistics error rates. If
there is none, return the Zone to “Active.”
RSSI measurements and Wireless Packet Statistics are based on mul-
tiple samples over a period of several seconds. The average of these
measurements will be displayed by the Management System.